The international film market converges in Berlin every February. EFM | European Film Market 2026 takes place from 11 to 18 February 2026 in Berlin and runs alongside the Berlinale, bringing together sales agents, producers and film commissions.
Dates and market format
EFM runs from 11 to 18 February 2026 in Berlin. The market operates as a four-day professional platform within the Berlinale schedule focused on rights trading, co-production deals and international promotion of audiovisual content.
Who attends and the main business lines
The market gathers more than 12,000 industry professionals, including sales agents, producers and film commissions. Commercial activity centers on the sale of reproduction rights for series, feature films, animation and documentaries, with a large share of interactions aimed at international sales and co-production arrangements.
Participation with ICEX and ICAA
ICEX and the ICAA organize the Cinema from Spain pavilion within the market to increase visibility for Spanish companies. ICEX offers curated networking with international delegations and grouped participation at published rates. The participation fee listed in the call starts from €250 with VAT at 10%.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at EFM
- Prioritize ready-to-market rights. Prepare a concise dossier with available territories, release windows and formats; include protected screener links.
- Schedule meetings in advance. Identify target sales agents and buyers and request meetings before the market to secure slots.
- Set clear objectives per meeting. Decide whether each meeting aims at rights sales, co-production talks or package pitching and tailor your pitch accordingly.
- Provide digital materials and a one-sheet. Offer a downloadable one-sheet and a catalogue with technical and commercial data to enable follow-up sharing.
- Use the Cinema from Spain pavilion. If you participate with ICEX or ICAA, leverage institutional presence to arrange introductions with delegations and key buyers.
Key figures
- Professional attendees: more than 12,000.
- Dates: 11 to 18 February 2026.
- Group participation fee: from €250 with VAT 10% as stated in the call.
Final note and official link
EFM | European Film Market 2026 concentrates the transactions that shape international sales calendars for film and audiovisual content. Producers and sales teams should prioritize clear rights packaging and pre-scheduled meetings to convert contacts into deals. Full details on participation and the call are on the ICEX official page https://www.icex.es/es/agenda/efm-berlinale-2026
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